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Clovis Adult Education

Part of the Clovis Unified School District

Nurse Assistant Program

Nurse Assistant Program

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Applications Open:

   January 7, 2025

Applications Close:

   January 31, 2025 or until Filled

Full Time Mandatory Orientation:

   February 7, 2025

Full Time Program Start Date:

   May 5, 2025


 

Looking for a career change? Do you enjoy caring for others in a healthcare setting? Take advantage of the opportunity to become a state Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Nurse Assistant Program is offered 3 times a year in February, May and September.  Part time and Full-time programs are available.

    • 6-week program (220 hours)
    • 5 days a week, Monday through Friday
    • All day program 

     

    FULL TIME SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

      Monday - Friday      8:00 am - 4:30 pm
      Clinical 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Part Time Program

    • January and September
    • 13-week program (220 hours)
    • 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday plus some Saturdays
    • Morning and Evening available (See schedule)

    Part Time Morning Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday plus one Saturday

     

    AM Theory

    8:00 am - 12:00 pm

     

    AM Clinical

    6:45 am - 12:00 pm

     

    Saturday Clinical

    6:30 am - 12:45 pm

     

    Part Time Evening Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday plus 5 Saturdays

     

    PM Theory

    4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

     

    PM Clinical

    4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

     

    Saturday Clinical

    6:30 am - 12:45 pm

    • Resident care skills
    • vital signs
    • Nutrition
    • Rehabilitation
    • Emergency procedures

     

    NOTE:  NA students will be required to stand for long periods of time and be able to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.

     

    Upon Completion of course objectives, eligible students will take the state Competency exam for State Certification.

  • NA Class Fee:
    $1000 (due 2 weeks before start date)
    Additional cost approximately: $500 - $700 for the following:
    • Books
    $105
    • Health Requirements/CPR
    Varies
    • Immunizations
    Varies
    • Uniforms
    $120
    • State Exam fee
    $130 (due on the last day of class)

     

    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Pass TABE Placement Tests with the following scores:
      • Reading - 442
      • Math       - 449 
    • Submit an NA Application within the application window with the following documents:
       Have a valid government issued photo I.D. (CA License required)
      • Have a valid social security card OR Individual taxpayers Identification Number (ITIN)
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart CPR card

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    • Student selection is on a first come basis or until class is full.
    • Clinicals are held at various location in Fresno and the surrounding counties.
    • NA students will be required to stand for long periods of time and be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs.

     

    Upon completion of course objectives, eligible students will take the state competency exam for State Certification.

  • The following will be required only AFTER you have received a Nurse Assistant Acceptance Letter.

     

    HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

    • CAE Student Health Questionnaire
    • CAE Student Physical Form
    • CAE Immunization Form:
      • - 2-step TB Skin Test
      • - Flue vaccine (in season)
      • - Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (AB) )Positive TITER
      • - COVID-19 and Booster (Both required)

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Background Check

    UNIFORM & SUPPLIES:

    • 2 designated Navy-Blue scrub tops, bottoms and lab coat
    • All White Nursing Shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
    • Wristwatch with a second hand (no smart watches allowed)

    REQUIRED:   access to a laptop/PC and reliable Internet

    Cell phones and tablets are NOT acceptable

  • Step1:  

    1. Register for the TABE Test ($15)
    2. Register online only

    Step 2:

    1. Complete and submit a Nurse Assistant Application (see Download Documents) to the Nursing and Allied Health Department

Nursing and Allied Health Office Hours

Office Room: 

 A8

Monday - Thursday: 

 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 

 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Phone: 

 (559) 327-2802